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We are an AQUATIC society, not an AQUARIUM.

How large will the tank be? Clowns prefer to be in groups of 3 or more.

Guppies need a sex ratio of 1 male to every 2 or 3 females or they will harass the females to death. Female guppies are pretty much almost permanently pregnant and can drop new fry every 4 - 6 weeks. Nothing needs to be done except have a well planted tank with lots of fine floating plant for the fry to hide in. In a community tank the majority will be eaten anyway - which is good or you would very quickly be overrun with guppies :roll:

Looking good but I would like to point out we are the Federation of NZ AQUATIC Societies, not aquarium

Yes they are the same

I collect my weed from fast flowing areas so not sure what sort of parasites have ever been attached. never had a problem. I have to be careful the council hasn't recently sprayed the banks though

They will always be stunted. Feeding when young is vital to good growth. Feed them up though and they will look very healthy - albeit smaller than they should be.

Firtly, the goldfish will quickly outgrow that sized tank and in the meantime you will stunt their growth. I would like to suggest you keep the fantails in it and put the comets in a pond - a much more suitable environment for them. Comets need space to swim as they are quick and lively. The fantails are much slower and don't need so much room to swim. Goldfish nibble at all plants and some are worse than others for doing it. I collect oxygen weed from the local river as it is free and easily replenished. You might also try Java fern and water sprite although they will tug on the sprite endlessly then eat the exposed root - which kills off the rest of the plant :roll: Just drop the lettuce in - wash it first to get rid of any pesticides which may be present.

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Some like to use it as a preventative 'tonic'. If you have a well maintained and balanced aquarium there is no need for such tonics. Salt is often used for a number of minor ailments. Tonic salt has a few added ingredients supposedly beneficial.

Very easy. Biggest problem is keeping it cool over summer - well it is here anyway

You get natural peat that has no fertilisers or mould inhibitors added.

I third it

I'm no expert on dwarf gouramis but I would say you have one of each. I thought females were hard to come by.

Terracotta works well.

Or start them on a "Just say No!" campaign :lol:

Moved this to the killie section danila

I have some spare if someone nearby doesn't offer any.

Shops have stuff called Liquifry. Comes in two types for egg layers or live bearers. Wilson; to qualify as a breeding you need a minimum of 10 fry after 30 days free swimming.

I have had BNs lying upsidedown at the surface while attached to a bit of floating cucumber

They can breed every 4 - 6 weeks. Not sure what time to put her in the trap though as too soon and she may abort and too late - same thing :roll: . I never used the traps.

You clean them? You have it the right way too.

Welcome to the fishroom.

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Hi and welcome. There are several in here from your area I think you'll find